OMNIA Partners Offers Members Virtual, Hands-On Multifamily Maintenance Training from Interplay Learning
Interplay Learning has partnered with OMNIA Partners to provide multifamily industry members with cost-effective, immersive, on-demand maintenance training—including expert-led videos, 3D simulations, and virtual reality—for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more, enabling rapid upskilling, improved technician retention, personalized skill assessments, and enhanced resident satisfaction through scalable, hands-on virtual training accessible across multiple devices.
AUSTIN, Texas — Nov. 1, 2023 — Interplay Learning, a leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, announced a strategic partnership with OMNIA Partners, a provider of procurement and process optimization solutions to the multifamily industry. This collaboration offers OMNIA Partners’ members a cost-effective and scalable multifamily maintenance training solution designed to help ramp up new technicians quickly and boost retention rates.
Interplay’s immersive, on-demand maintenance training for OMNIA Partners’ members includes expert-led videos, hands-on 3D simulations, and virtual reality offerings for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, safety, and more. This addition to OMNIA Partners’ catalog of training solutions empowers members to attract and retain top talent, upskill current maintenance technicians, improve their bottom line, and increase resident satisfaction.
“We are so excited to add Interplay Learning to our portfolio of industry-leading partners,” said Vikki Kay, vice president of multifamily housing, OMNIA Partners. “Our members have a growing need for hands-on and virtual skilled trades training, so offering this solution is a real game-changer to our members in the multifamily industry!”
Interplay’s on-demand multifamily maintenance technician training is simple to administer and deliver, enabling OMNIA Partners’ members to quickly provide effective upskilling to both new and experienced workers. Interplay’s solutions provide:
- Skills assessments that offer greater visibility and insight into each technician’s skill level, allowing members to identify gaps and create personalized advancement paths.
- Experiential video courses available on multiple platforms, including smartphones, tablets, computers, or VR headsets, so workers can learn anywhere, anytime.
- Hands-on 3D simulations for maintenance technicians to practice in a safe environment and advance their abilities faster and more efficiently than with traditional training methods.
- A training catalog that integrates into existing Learning Management Systems, providing the entire maintenance team with a comprehensive and growing library of training through a familiar platform.
- Enhanced resident experience, reduced resident turnover, and increased net operating income (NOI), thanks to well-trained technicians who make repairs faster and get it right the first time.
- Reduced outsourcing and appliance replacement costs as Interplay-trained technicians become masters in troubleshooting.
“OMNIA Partners has proven to be a trusted ally for the multifamily industry,” said Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of Interplay Learning. “We’re proud to partner with them to support multifamily businesses that want to win the talent war and quickly develop a highly trained property maintenance dream team.”
About OMNIA Partners
OMNIA Partners is dedicated to helping multifamily housing and commercial real estate discover a better way to buy. As the country’s leading group purchasing organization, OMNIA Partners provides dedicated teams and subject matter experts to identify custom solutions tailored to unique requirements. Owners and operators can harness the buying power of OMNIA Partners to increase NOI, cash flow, and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO). OMNIA Partners’ comprehensive portfolio of solutions optimizes procurement processes, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Visit www.omniapartners.com to learn more.
About Interplay Learning
Austin-based Interplay Learning is an industry leader in immersive training solutions for the skilled trades. The Interplay Learning training platform enables rapid upskilling and empowers new technicians to be job-ready within weeks. Featuring expert-led videos, hands-on 3D simulations, knowledge checks, and personalized learning paths, Interplay Learning is more scalable and engaging than traditional training. Leveraging advanced technologies like AI and VR, Interplay is reshaping the future of online skilled trades training, delivering highly effective learning experiences that result in better careers and better lives.
Recent accolades include 2024 AHR Innovation Award winner (software category), Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Startup Employers, 2022 Inc. 5000 list, and 2022 Inc. Best in Business list. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.
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